b' The best way to prevent suicide is through early detection, diagnosis, and vigorous treatment of depression and other mental health conditions, including substance use problemsResponse to MediaMedia is strongly encouraged to refer to the document, Reporting on Suicide: Recommendations for the Media, which is available at www.afsp.org/media Research has shown that graphic, sensationalized, or romanticized descriptions of suicide death in news media can contribute to suicide contagion, also known as copycat suicidesMedia coverage that details the location and manner of suicide with photos or video increases risk of contagionMedia should avoid oversimplifying the cause of suicide (e.g., dont say, the individual took their own life after a breakup with their significant other); This gives people a simplistic understanding of a very complicated issue, and doesnt allow for learning about the many risk factors that can be points for intervention; Instead, remind the public that more than 90 percent of people who die by suicide have an underlying mental health condition such as depression, and that mental health can be managed and optimized like any other aspect of healthMedia should include links to or information about helpful resources such as local mental health resources, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (Call or text 988) and the Crisis Text Line (Text HOME to 741741)Suicide Warning Signs PosterAfter A Suicide | Postvention Toolkit For Workplaces 26'